Life Skills Center Opa Locka serves 297 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
297 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)6-9%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≤5%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
38%
Black
88%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)≤5%
73%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Life Skills Center Opa Locka?
The graduation rate of Life Skills Center Opa Locka is 5%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 73%.
How many students attend Life Skills Center Opa Locka?
297 students attend Life Skills Center Opa Locka.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Life Skills Center Opa Locka students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Skills Center Opa Locka?
Life Skills Center Opa Locka has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Life Skills Center Opa Locka offer ?
Life Skills Center Opa Locka offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Life Skills Center Opa Locka part of?
Life Skills Center Opa Locka is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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